Strengths of SE Flashcards
1
Q
What does ES move from
A
A supernaturalist view of ethics
- where right and wrong is derived directly through commandments and laws that are externally valid for human life and behaviour
2
Q
What does situational ethics allow
A
flexibility
3
Q
who does SE value
A
people over laws
4
Q
individual cases are judged on what
- what does this allow
A
their own merits
- allows for compassionate use of reason and ensures that inappropriate judgements are not made
5
Q
Why can SE be seen as a true christian ethics
A
because it makes a genuine attempt to offer an ethic modelled on the teaching of Jesus
6
Q
The sacrifice demanded by true agape is
A
commendable and it is praiseworthy to seek the well-being of others
